During Bobby Kennedy Jr.’s contentious Senate confirmation hearing as HHS secretary nominee, he revealed that Medicaid costs blew out by a staggering 60% during Joe Biden’s presidency.
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said Guantánamo Bay is the “perfect spot” to house deported migrants, after President Trump signed a memo Wednesday ordering a facility there be prepared for that purpose. “Guantánamo Bay, Jesse, is a perfect spot,” Hegseth said in an interview on Fox News’s “Jesse Waters Reports.” “We don't want illegal criminals...
Vice President Vance praised President Trump’s approach to his second term, touting the quick and broad actions of the new administration as well as the stamina of the president compared to his predecessor after just over a week in office. “You'll get phone calls at 1 in the morning and — he'll talk about policy...
A regional jet and helicopter collided near Reagan National Airport shortly before 9 p.m. local time on Wednesday evening. The Federal Aviation Agency (FAA) said that a PSA Airlines regional jet, operated for American Airlines, collided in midair with a military helicopter while approaching the airport in Northern Virginia. The regional flight, per the FAA,...
A regional jet carrying 60 passengers and four crew members collided with a military helicopter on Wednesday night as it approached Reagan National Airport. The flight was en route from Witchita, Kansas to Washington, D.C., American Airlines said in a statement. "Our concern is for the passengers and crew on board the aircraft. We are...
Congress averted a government shutdown late Friday evening as questions swirl about Speaker Mike Johnson's (R-La.) future as leader of the House after days of disagreements over the stop gap bill on Capitol Hill. Johnson's leadership style received pushback from all corners of the GOP, which has highlighted uncertainty within the party about whether he...
Rep. Jim Clyburn (D-S.C.) claimed he does not know a single Democrat concerned about tech billionaire Elon Musk’s threat to fund moderate primary challenges against sitting Democrats in deep-blue districts. Clyburn, a veteran lawmaker, argued on Saturday that Democrats will overcome Musk by outworking their opposition. “Look, I‘m a child of the 60s. I grew...
President-elect Trump chose Chad Mizelle, a former Department of Homeland Security (DHS) official, to be the next chief of staff at the Department of Justice (DOJ). Mizelle, an ally of the incoming White House deputy chief of staff for policy Stephen Miller, will work alongside the president-elect’s choice for attorney general, Pam Bondi, Trump said...
With the spread of bird flu in the U.S., the prices of eggs have jumped in recent weeks, throwing another curveball to consumers looking to prepare goods for the upcoming holidays. The price tag for a dozen Grade A large eggs was nearly $3.65 last month, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) data,...
President Biden issued his condolences on Saturday over an attack on a Christmas market in Germany that left five dead and injured 200. “No community—and no family—should have to endure such a despicable and dark event, especially just days before a holiday of joy and peace,” Biden wrote. He said his administration would be in...
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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a weight-loss drug to help sleep apnea, becoming the first drug to treat the disorder affecting millions of Americans. On Friday, the federal agency green-lighted Eli Lilly’s Zepbound drug for the use, approving a prescription medicine suited for adults suffering from moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)...
Just as the government funding deadline arrived early Saturday, Congress passed an interim plan to prevent a shutdown after a chaotic few days and nights in Washington. President Biden is expected to sign the funding bill on Saturday. The week’s turmoil on Capitol Hill, marking the close of the 118th Congress, offers a glimpse into...
Republican lawmakers say Congress’s near brush with a government shutdown shows that House Republicans do not have a functional majority, giving them a bad feeling about how difficult it will be to pass President-elect Trump's agenda in 2025. While Republicans in both chambers broadly agree on the need to secure the border and extend Trump’s...
The Democratic Party's image as a war party has been shaped by President Biden's support for Israel and Ukraine, as well as the revolving door between government officials and military contractors, and the lack of public support for such policies.
President Biden and his administration were largely absent from the onerous negotiations on government funding that gripped Capitol Hill this week. Instead, President-elect Trump and his allies were the ones wrestling with lawmakers over a continuing resolution as a government shutdown appeared increasingly inevitable. The White House on Friday blew off a host of questioning...
Lawmakers came together to fund the government on Friday, keeping the lights on in Washington until early next year and preventing a Christmas season shutdown. The package — crafted by Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) — funds the government at current levels through March 14, extends the farm bill for one year and appropriates billions of dollars...
